In the world of architecture and design, there are always “go to” designs people select from, especially when choosing how to design their home. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular designs for homes. Cape Cod This home design was actually first popularized...

Today, Ikea has over 400 stores in 40 countries, but that success didn’t come easily, nor did it come overnight. Instead, it took a sincere dedication to quality and customer service. It also made an innovative new approach to selling furniture. Ikea founder...

Michael Green is an architect with a vision of addressing the world’s building needs with skyscrapers made of wood. His studio (Michael Green Architecture) in Vancouver, British Columbia, has done much to implement this vision, having designed the T3 (Timber,...

While wood is a highly durable material, it experiences damages and dulling like any other material on a daily basis. For furniture that still has a lot of good years left to give but just needs repairs and a good polish, there are some creative and affordable ways to...

Does the living room couch look a lot bigger than the one that graced the living room 40 or 50 years ago? What about the kitchen cabinets — do they seem to be higher than ever? It’s not a trick of the imagination: Furniture size has, in fact, seen a marked...

In an age where a lot of our products are designed, manufactured, shipped, and imported from places all over the world, it’s comforting to know that the “Made in America” movement is starting to gain traction once again. As a small business owner myself, I’ve always...